By Shamindra Ferdinando
Former Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, PC, yesterday (28) said that the National People’s Power (NPP) government was in a much better position to address concerns over foreign research vessels’ visit to Sri Lankan harbours.
Sabry, who served as...
The government has issued an extraordinary gazette notification on Monday (27,) under the Import and Export Control Act, introducing revised regulations for vehicle imports.
These regulations apply to importers and commercial banks involved in vehicle import transactions and take effect...
by Anushka Kahandagamage
The world moves forward, but the challenges women face in Sri Lankan society—whether as visible barriers or as invisible misogyny—are unbelievable. Gender-based violence, in its many (un) structured forms, is deeply ingrained in various aspects of society,...
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Cabinet Spokesperson Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated yesterday (28) that the Local Government elections will be held in April.
He made this announcement during the Cabinet media briefing held at the Government Information Department. The Minister said...
Multi-talented singer and musician Roger Menezes, who is based in Sydney, Australia, is now a frequent visitor to Sri Lanka.
Yes, of course, he is Sri Lankan, but made Australia his home decades ago.
Roger was last here in September 2024...
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Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake said that it is expected that the Election Commission will take steps to hold the Local Government (LG) polls in the second or fourth week of April.
The Minister made this...
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Sarvajana Balaya National Organiser Dilum Amunugama expressed scepticism about the success of discussions between the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to contest the upcoming Local Government elections together. He stated that Ranil Wickremesinghe would...
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the current Government has put an end to the political culture of granting privileges to ministers and parliamentarians. He highlighted that former leaders regarded wasteful and extravagant lifestyles as their entitlement.
While he refrains...
Hamas will release six hostages this week and Israel will allow Gazans to return to homes in the north from Monday, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
The hostages include Arbel Yehud – the civilian at the centre of a...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 JANUARY 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 January 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
Showers or...